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Hess (HES) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HES Stock Forecast

Hess (HES) stock forecast, based on 42 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $175.00, with a high of $199.00 and a low of $145.00. This represents a 33.96% increase from the last price of $130.64.

$130 $144 $158 $172 $186 $200 High: $199 Avg: $175 Low: $145 Last Closed Price: $130.64

HES Stock Rating

Hess stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 42 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (38.10%), 26 Hold (61.90%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 42 0 26 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HES Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHess33.96%
SectorEnergy Stocks 41.60%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks48.35%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1110
Avg Price Target$163.00$163.00$168.40
Last Closing Price$130.64$130.64$130.64
Upside/Downside24.77%24.77%28.90%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252571-15
Mar, 25358--16
Feb, 25358--16
Jan, 25358--16
Dec, 24359--17
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 16, 2025Josh SilversteinUBS$163.00$127.9527.39%24.77%
Dec 09, 2024Roger ReadWells Fargo$193.00$143.4634.53%47.73%
Nov 19, 2024Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$199.00$134.4048.07%52.33%
Oct 31, 2024Stewart GlickmanCFRA$145.00$134.487.82%10.99%
Oct 10, 2024Paul ChengScotiabank$167.00$138.4820.60%27.83%
Oct 04, 2024Phillip JungwirthBMO Capital$160.00$140.8713.58%22.47%
Oct 01, 2024Ryan ToddPiper Sandler$167.00$138.3720.69%27.83%
Sep 30, 2024Doug LeggateWolfe Research$150.00$134.5911.45%14.82%
Aug 02, 2024Justin JenkinsRaymond James$174.00$141.2323.20%33.19%
Jul 22, 2024Biju PerincherilSusquehanna$166.00$151.479.59%27.07%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 16, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Dec 09, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweightupgrade
Oct 31, 2024CFRAHoldHoldhold
Oct 18, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 10, 2024ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 04, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 01, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 30, 2024Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformOutperformupgrade
Aug 02, 2024BernsteinOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Jul 22, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-10 $-2 $6 $14 $22 $30 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$-9.31$2.90$6.80$4.52$9.02-----
Avg Forecast$-2.98$2.06$7.01$4.78$9.29$8.23$11.63$14.83$17.91$24.59
High Forecast$-2.63$2.28$7.55$5.65$9.92$10.65$16.07$21.09$19.01$26.10
Low Forecast$-3.30$1.82$6.66$4.42$8.58$6.53$7.40$8.57$16.74$22.98
Surprise %212.42%40.78%-3.00%-5.44%-2.91%-----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $7B $14B $21B $28B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$4.67B$7.47B$11.32B$10.51B$13.02B-----
Avg Forecast$4.57B$7.03B$10.87B$10.19B$12.43B$12.41B$14.68B$14.67B$26.18B$31.17B
High Forecast$4.94B$7.60B$11.51B$10.90B$12.50B$13.45B$15.53B$14.84B$27.42B$32.65B
Low Forecast$4.15B$6.39B$10.45B$7.98B$12.37B$11.32B$13.77B$14.51B$24.86B$29.61B
Surprise %2.13%6.36%4.21%3.10%4.73%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-5B $-2B $1B $4B $7B $10B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$-2.84B$890.00M$2.10B$1.38B$2.77B-----
Avg Forecast$-3.30B$460.39M$1.37B$1.38B$2.77B$2.99B$3.71B$4.39B$5.52B$7.58B
High Forecast$-2.64B$573.99M$1.65B$1.66B$3.06B$3.28B$4.95B$6.50B$5.86B$8.05B
Low Forecast$-3.96B$346.80M$1.10B$1.11B$2.64B$2.01B$2.28B$2.64B$5.16B$7.09B
Surprise %-14.04%93.31%52.90%-------

HES Forecast FAQ

Is Hess stock a buy?

Hess stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 42 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 26 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hess is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Hess's price target?

Hess's price target, set by 42 Wall Street analysts, averages $175 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $145 at the low end to $199 at the high end, suggesting a potential 33.96% change from the previous closing price of $130.64.

How does Hess stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hess's stock forecast shows a 33.96% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (41.60%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (48.35%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Hess over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 46.67% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 18.75% Strong Buy, 31.25% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 18.75% Strong Buy, 31.25% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Hess’s EPS forecast?

Hess's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.23, marking a -8.76% decrease from the reported $9.02 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $11.63 in 2026, $14.83 in 2027, $17.91 in 2028, and $24.59 in 2029.

What is Hess’s revenue forecast?

Hess's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.41B, reflecting a -4.64% decrease from the reported $13.02B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $14.68B, followed by $14.67B for 2027, $26.18B for 2028, and $31.17B for 2029.

What is Hess’s net income forecast?

Hess's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.99B, representing an 7.80% increase from the reported $2.77B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.71B in 2026, $4.39B in 2027, $5.52B in 2028, and $7.58B in 2029.